Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2012
Minutes
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
Dennis Robinson Pat Schindel Henry Crushong Jr. Sandra Spence Chris Santay Bicky Redman Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
2012 REORGANIZATION
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Spence to nominate Mary Lower for Secretary. Motion carried.
MOTION by Spence, seconded by Santay to nominate Dennis Robinson for Vice Chairman. Motion carried.
MOTION by Lower, seconded by Schindel to nominate Henry Crushong Jr. for Chairman. Motion carried.
Approval of December 2011 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Spence to approve the December minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) – Franklin Township Elementary School – Preliminary/Final Plan – Residential Zone – Old Route 30
Construction of a 3,000 +/- square foot addition to the existing Elementary School for two classrooms. We haven’t received comments from Adams County’s Office of Planning and Development.
Larry Redding (GASD), Dave Nett (GASD) and Dan Wise of Kurowski and Wilson, LLC went over some of the issues on KPI Technology’s comments dated 1/4/2012. Some of the concerns the GASD has with the comments are the following.
- They do not feel that there is a need for additional lighting for the parking lot. Spence will speak to our solicitor about comments 4 & 5 since the lighting issue is a zoning issue.
- The GASD does not feel that the addition is increasing the sewage flow and therefore they shouldn’t have to do a Sewage Planning module. We feel that since they increased the student population prior to the addition and never planned for the increase in the flow at that time, this issue should be addressed now. Larry Redding stated he has a copy of a letter of agreement between the Sewage Authority’s lawyer and the school district’s lawyer.
- Traffic Impact Study – GASD said there is less bus and traffic now and we said they will need to ask for a modification in order to not have to comply with a traffic impact study.
- They also have an issue over “the proposed improvements are not exempt from peak rate controls, because the entire impervious area on the parcel is more than the allowed exemption amount. Additionally, stormwater management must be provided for all impervious areas on the property.” GASD would like a waiver from these comments. The members of the planning commission know there are flooding issues on this property and feel that the stormwater runoff issues need to be addressed. Sandy will check to see if this area was listed as a problem area on the stormwater plan that was submitted.
Gill suggested that GASD go back and review the comments and return next month.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Spence to table the plan because of the following issues. We need Adams County comments, we want to see the attorney’s written resolution of the sewer dispute, the sewage planning waiver needs DEP approval and we need more information about the stormwater runoff concerns listed on KPI’s comments. Motion carried.
Ken Ketterman – Sketch Plan – Fox Hill Road – Ag Zone
Ketterman would like to subdivide slightly less than two acres to an adjoiner, Wayne Haifley who has a 2.878 +/- acre lot. No problems seen with the plan.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Minutes
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
Henry Crushong Jr. Dennis Robinson Pat Schindel Sandra Spence Chris Santay
Bicky Redman Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
Henry Crushong Jr. called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
Approval of January 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
It was noted that Dennis Robinson was not present at the January meeting as stated in the minutes.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to approve the amended January minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) – Franklin Township Elementary School
GASD requested a 60-day extension to investigate improvement options. This would extend the plan’s action date until May 5, 2012.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Schindel to recommend to the Supervisors that they grant a 60-day extension to the Gettysburg Area School District. Motion carried.
New Business
Spence brought up the subject of plan submission deadlines. It was noted that our ordinance states that “all plans and required accompanying documentation shall be submitted to the Township a minimum of 15 business days in advance of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting in which the applicant wishes to review the plan.”
It was noted that we will adhere to the 15 business days deadline.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
Henry Crushong Jr, Dennis Robinson, Pat Schindel, Sandra Spence, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman & Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
Approval of February 1, 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to approve the February minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Kenneth Ketterman – Preliminary Plan – Fox Hill Road – Ag Zone
Ketterman would like to subdivide slightly less than two acres to an adjoiner, Wayne Haifley. Ketterman will have 84.8 +/- acres remaining and the Haifley property will increase to 4.84 +/- acres. Crushong read KPI Technology’s comments dated 2/29/2012 and Adams County comments dated 2/27/2012.
The only issue to be addressed is the following:
“The total tract boundary lines for Lot 1 (K. Ketterman) need to be shown on the plan. This can be done on the Site Map. (146-11.A.10)”
Mr. Ketterman’s representative has prepared a Modification Request to be presented at the Supervisor’s meeting. The request is as follows: That the requirement to show the total tract boundary lines (Tract(s) 1,2,3,4, & 5) of the Ketterman property be waived. That the Township will allow the developer to show the deed plot of Tract No.4 on the plan which comprises of 63.5+/- acres.
The rational for this is the following:
- Lot 3 and Lot 4 are being created as a Lot-Addition(s) to the adjoining property of Roy W. Haifley.
- The Lot-Addition(s) are being subdivided from Tract No. 4 and does not impact remaining Tracts of Deed 1315-49.
- Tract No. 4 shall remain in agricultural use.
They would like to present the plan to the Supervisors as a Preliminary/Final plan. No one had any problem with them presenting it as a Preliminary/Final.
MOTION by Robinson, seconded by Redman to recommend to the Supervisors they approve the Modification Request waiver. Motion carried.
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Santay to recommend to the Supervisors they approve the plan as a Preliminary/Final plan, providing they grant the Modification Request waiver. Motion carried.
Kenneth Ketterman – Non-building waiver
MOTION by Robinson, seconded by Santay to approve the Non-Building Wavier. Motion carried.
New Business
Jamie Gebhart presented an update regarding the GASD connection fee status . As of today, they have not paid the $28,000 they owe.
Jill Kuhn Property – Cashtown – .93 +/- acre – the property does not have road frontage. She would like to have a pan-handle lot and was inquiring about out Township code to see if there was anything that prevented land locked properties.
After review, the consensus was that “it’s not the township’s responsibility”. They should contact their neighbors and see what options are available.
Stormwater Management Workshops at the Ag Center, Gettysburg
March 14th & 28th – it’s believed there are afternoon and evening workshops – contact Bic Redman for more details.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
Henry Crushong Jr, Dennis Robinson, Pat Schindel, Sandra Spence, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman & Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli and Brandon Guiher from KPI Technology Inc.
Approval of March 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Robinson, seconded by Santay to approve the March minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) – Preliminary/Final Plan – Old Route 30
We reviewed the comments from KPI Technology dated 4/3/12. The major issues are the following:
- A drainage easement/maintenance agreement should be obtained and executed for the basin discharge pipe with the offsite property owner.
- GASD does have an agreement and provided a copy to the Township.
- Calculations for the emergency spillway should be provided, ensuring sufficient capacity/freeboard with the primary outlet structure not functioning. The emergency spillway is not intended to pass drainage during normal operation, as it is indicated in the report for the 50-and 100-year storm events. Additionally, existing topography in the vicinity of the emergency spillway does not appear to allow it to dewater over the entire indicated width. The spillway width should be revised to reflect the actual operable width. Further detail, and possible grading changes of this area should be provided. (136-16-B)
- A modification will be needed for the emergency spillway.
- Consider moving the discharge spillway to it discharges onto GASD’s property. It could be shifted so that it first spills on to the grass area. The area does not infiltrate and will be a biofuel area. Their engineer will look into shifting the spillway onto the grass onto GASD’s property before it gets to the Kuhn property. Perhaps we should get something in writing with Kuhn that it is okay to have the discharge spillway on the Kuhn property.
- Suggestion was made to have a fence surround the pond for safety reasons since this is located at a school.
- The GASD’s engineer stated that a waiver request has been submitted to allow as a preliminary/final plan.
- The plan is labeled Preliminary/Final and we would like to see it as a preliminary plan at this stage since many revisions need to be made.
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Redman to recommend approval as a Preliminary Plan pending an agreement with Kuhn that it is okay to have the discharge spillway on the Kuhn property, a modification be granted about the emergency spillway, a fence is placed around the pond and all other outstanding technical issues from KPI Technology’s comments are addressed. Motion carried.
Waiver Request for Emergency Spillway 136.16.B
MOTION by Robinson, seconded by Santay to recommend approval of a waiver requesting that the freeboard can be less than 12”.
New Business
Zoning Hearing Board Application – Gettysburg Marine Center Inc. –3920 Chambersburg Road The owner, Steve Gorman, would like to use the back part of the building for an automobile repair shop. No problems were seen with granting approval of the application.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
This meeting was cancelled.
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
Dennis Robinson, Pat Schindel, Sandra Spence, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman & Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
Dennis Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval of April 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Santay to approve the April minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Nextel Wireless Tower – Sketch Plan – Rt. 234 – Buchanan Valley Road
10.65 acre Irvin property
Bernadette M. Hohenadel of Nikolaus & Hohenadel, LLP was present to represent the Nextel Wireless land development plan. The 2.0029 +/- acre lease area is the “designated development area” and the 0.37 +/- acre is the “developed area”. 195’ lattice tower with a 4’ lightening rod on top. Plan shows 8’h fence along the 60’ x 60’ area. Redman suggested they check into a less obtrusive tower design and Ms. Hohenadel said they would check into a stealth-type design. No problems seen with the sketch plan.
Francis Speelman – Sketch Plan – Railroad Lane
He has about 2.5 acres and he would like to sell less than a .25 acre to an adjoiner, John Crockett. No problems seen with the plan.
Jeff Katusin & Matt Williams – US Rt. 30 – Commercial Zone
Mr. Katusin is thinking of purchasing the Pine Village Shoppes property. He already is operating a retail shop on the site and now would like to purchase the property if he would be allowed to erect a 40’ x 60’ building for the use of a motorcycle repair shop at the site. They would need a land development plan. He may or may not need a stormwater ordinance plan. Since he is changing the use from retail sales to a combination retail sales and repair shop he would need a special exception. No other problems seen with the plan.
Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) – Preliminary/Final Plan – Old Route 30
We reviewed the comments from KPI Technology dated 5/29/12.
There were still two issues:
Emergency spillway – GASD has moved the spillway back to where it was originally, so this issue has been resolved. There is still an issue of whether the drainage pipe is located in the right-of-way. No one seems to know definitely where the pipe is located.
Motion by Robinson, seconded by Schindel to recommend sending the plan to the Supervisors for approval providing KPI’s comments are addressed and that someone verifies the drainpipe is in the right-of-way easement. The motion was rescinded and the issue then continued to be discussed. Gil suggested legal established right-of-way over the entire length of the discharge line from the stormwater management basin be approve and executed by all parties.
MOTION by Robinson, seconded by Schindel to recommend sending the plan to the Supervisors for approval providing KPI’s comments are addressed and that the legal established right-of-way over the entire length of the discharge line from the stormwater management basin be approve and executed by all parties. Motion carried.
Dave Kuhn – Preliminary/Final plan – Minor Lot Addition – 997 Old Rt. 30 – Residential Zone and Village Overlay
Robinson read KPI’s comments dated 7/22/12 and Adams County comments dated 5/23/12.
Subdivision of 2911.5 +/- square foot parcel to be subdivided from existing 109.00 acre lot to be conveyed to adjoining lot owner (Ronald Shultz). There is an issue regarding a non-conforming existing garage located on and over a property line. Bob Sharrah will call the township’s solicitor and discuss whether an agreement is needed and/or a note be added to the plan.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to recommend approval by the Supervisors after review and approval by the township’s solicitor. Motion carried.
Dave Kuhn – Non-Building Waiver
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Santay to approve the waiver. Motion carried.
New Business
July’s meeting date – July 4th is the first Wednesday in July. We agreed to have the next meeting on Tuesday, July 3rd at 7 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
J R Crushong, Dennis Robinson, Sandra Spence, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman & Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
J R Crushong called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval of June 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to approve the June minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Nextel Wireless Tower – Preliminary/Final Plan – Rt. 234 – Buchanan Valley Road – Ag zone
Harry Irvin is the property owner. Construction of a cell tower on a 75’ x 75’ fenced compound on 11 +/- acres.
No one was present from Nextel Communication of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. to discuss the plan.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Robinson to table the plan. Motion carried.
New Business
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
J R Crushong, Dennis Robinson, Sandra Spence, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman, Pat Schindel & Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
J R Crushong called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval of July 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Robinson to approve the July minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Church of Latter Day Saints – Sketch plan – formerly Camp El-Wa-Ho – near US Rt. 30
Garry Brennan of Shelly & Witter Inc. presented the plan. They would like to continue the use of a camp. They would like to erect a 19’ x 30’ shower facility and a 30’ x 60’ picnic pavilion on the site. No problems seen with the plan.
Linda Goetz – Sketch plan – 3380 & 3382 Chambersburg Road – Commercial zone
Ms. Goetz is exploring her options on the two lots she recently purchased. There are two 10-acre lots. She would like to subdivide the lot located at 3380 Chambersburg Road into two 5-acre lots. The lot closest the highway she would like to sell to a trucking company and the 5-acre remainder, which would be used for storage sheds, would be adjoined to the 10-acre lot located at 3382 Chambersburg Road for a total of 15 acres. Later she would like to subdivide 2 acres from the front portion (with the house) which would leave 13 +/- acres. On the 8+/- acres behind the front two-acre lot she would like to put in possibly 3 or 4 mobile homes. She would like to use a slow-flo infiltration system for the septic system for the mobile homes.
There were some issues about the sketch plan such as whether there were any wetlands on the property. Ms. Goetz said she would have an environmental site assessment done on the property and soil analysis tests. She was notified that there should be no outside burning without a DEP permit. We suggested she consult with an engineer or someone who could see what options would be financially feasible.
Harry Irvin / Nextel Wireless Tower – Preliminary/Final Plan – Rt. 234 – Buchanan Valley Road – Ag zone
Harry Irvin is the property owner. Construction of a cell tower on a 60’ x 60’ fenced compound on 11 +/- acres.
Mr. Mike Graub showed us a copy of a letter dated 7/21/2009 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission regarding this project’s potential effect upon historic and archaeological resources. In their opinion no archaeological investigations are necessary in this project area.
Issues were the following:
- The SEO did not have enough time to review the revisions to the Stormwater Management Ordinance comments.
- Contour lines need to be shown on the plan. (The topographic details were provided for the project area and consensus was that they would be sufficient.)
- Sewage Facilities Planning is required. (They should submit a Non-Building waiver.)
- Highway occupancy permit will be required due to the change of the use.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Crushong to table the plan until KPI Technology has reviewed the changes to the plan. Motion carried.
Jim Cole – New Road – requesting a letter from the township for his bank
Mr. Cole owns several adjoining lots. The lots are already perc approved. He needs a letter stating that Lot 4 is a building lot for ACNB Bank.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to recommend the Township generate a letter stating that Lot 4 is an existing building lot. Motion carried.
Bob Sharrah – He wanted us to see if we could sign the David Kuhn plan but we did not have a copy of the plan present at the meeting for signature.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
J R Crushong, Dennis Robinson, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman, Pat Schindel & Mary Lower
Also present: Gil Picarelli from KPI Technology Inc.
J R Crushong called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval of August 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Santay to approve the August minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Linda Goetz – addressed questions raised at the August meeting.
Ms. Goetz refuted questions raised regarding designated wetlands, burning permits, environment impact studies, etc. for her lots located along US Rt. 30.
Harry Irvin / Nextel Wireless Tower – Preliminary/Final Plan – Rt. 234
Mr. Mike Graub will be asking for an extension for the plan.
Two of the comments from KPI Technology were discussed:
- “Contour lines need to be shown on the plan.” – Nextel would like a partial modification of this comment. It was discuss and agreed upon that we would like to see the contour lines on the 2 acres; they do not need to be shown over the entire 11 acres.
- “The Rational Method is not acceptable for performing volume calculations and routings. A method producing a full hydrograph should be used.” – This was discussed and it was suggested that Nextel call KPI Technology’s office tomorrow and speak with Brandon. While KPI Technology somewhat agrees with Nextel’s engineer, the State’s stormwater ordinance will still need to be followed. They may be able to get a modification with the Township’s stormwater ordinance.
MOTION by Santay, seconded by Redman to table the plan. Motion carried.
New Business
Caledonia Power Sports – Special Exception Application – Zoning Hearing Board
Jeff Katusin & Tony McIntyre – co-owners
6210 Chambersburg Road, Fayetteville, PA
Requesting a special exception for building a 40’ x 60’ structure for servicing and sales of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. No one saw any problem with this use.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
J R Crushong, Dennis Robinson, Chris Santay, Bicky Redman, Pat Schindel & Mary Lower
Dennis Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval of September 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Santay to approve the September minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Steve McShane – Sketch plan – 897 Railroad Lane
He currently owns 12 +/- acres and would like to purchase another acre from a neighbor. He should contact a surveyor to draw up a subdivision and land development plan. No problems were seen with the plan.
John Crockett – Sketch plan – 905 Railroad Lane
He would like to subdivide approximately 500’ to an adjoining property owner. No problems seen with the plan.
Harry Irvin / Nextel Wireless Tower – Preliminary/Final Plan – Rt. 234
Crushong read KPI Technology’s comments dated 9/27/2012.
Issues are the following:
- An executed owner’s acknowledgment needs to be provided.
- Sewage Facilities Planning is required.
- A Highway Occupancy permit is required.
- A Maintenance Agreement for all proposed stormwater facilities should be provided.
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Robinson to recommend approval of the plan pending resolution of the following issues; an executed owner’s acknowledgement needs to be provided, a Highway Occupancy permit is required, Maintenance Agreement for all proposed stormwater facilities should be provided and we recommend to the Supervisors that they grant a waiver of the Sewage Facilities Planning requirement. Motion carried.
Nick Spinelli – Special Exception Application – 990 Railroad Lane
Mr. Spinelli is requesting an exemption for setback requirements. It appears he would like to put an accessory building in the front yard. He has acres of land but we do not have enough information or background as to why he needs to put the accessory building in the front yard. We should have more information such as contours, etc. Based on the fact we are lacking this information, we do not feel we have enough information to make an informed recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board.
New Business
Planning Commission vacancy – Crushong asked if anyone had any recommendations to fill the vacancy. The only person who was nominated was Jim Cole. We will find out if he is still interested in being appointed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower, Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
J R Crushong, Dennis Robinson, William Cole, Bicky Redman, Pat Schindel & Mary Lower
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Chairman JR Crushong stated he was appointed supervisor and cannot be chairman of the Planning Commission. Vice–Chairman Dennis Robinson will take the Chairman position. Robinson asked if anyone would like the Vice-Chairman position and JR Crushong nominated Pat Schindel who accepted the nomination.
MOTION by Crushong, seconded by Redman to appoint Pat Schindel to the Vice-Chairman position. Motion carried.
Approval of October 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
It was noted that a name was incorrect in the October minutes. The correct name is William Cole instead of Jim Cole.
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Crushong to approve the amended minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Camp El Wa Ho – Preliminary/Final plan – near US Rt. 30 and Carbaugh Road – Open Space
They would like to erect a shower facility and a picnic pavilion on the site. No problems seen with the plan. Robinson read Adams County comments dated 10/31/12 and KPI Technology’s comments dated 11/1/12. There are a few minor adjustments needed on the final plan such as the cartway widths for US Rt. 30 & Carbaugh Road need to be shown on the plan and Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sedimentation Control comments will be issued under a separate cover letter.
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Redman to recommend approval of the plan as a final pending resolution of the minor issues. Motion carried with Robinson abstaining.
Caledonia Power Sports – Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – US Rt. 30- Commercial Zone
Construction of a new 2,400 sq. ft. building to be used for vehicle sales/repairs. Robinson read KPI Technology’s comments dated 11/1/12. We did not have a copy of Adams County comments for review at the meeting but will have a copy available tomorrow before the Supervisor’s meeting.
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Schindel to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final plan pending review of the Adams County comments. Motion carried.
Linda Goetz – Sketch plan – US Rt. 30
Goetz has two 10+/- acre lots and would like to subdivide one of the lots into two 5 acre lots. The rear 5 acres would be adjoined to the adjacent 10 +/- acre lot.
Tom McGlaughlin – Sketch plan – US Rt. 30 near Seven Stars
On his remaining developable portion, he would like to subdivide the last two lots. Each would have 40’ road frontage.
Tom McGlaughlin – Sketch plan – US Rt. 30 near Seven Stars
He has approximately 155 +/- acres. Would like to subdivide it into one 65 +/- acres lot, two 35 +/- acre lots and two 10 +/- acre lots.
Camp El Wa Ho – Non-Residential Sewage Module
Robinson read and we answered the questions on the form.
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Schindel to approve the module. Motion carried with Robinson abstaining.
Nick Spinelli – Special Exception Application – 990 Railroad Lane
Mr. Spinelli is requesting an exemption for setback requirements. We had question regarding this special exception at the last meeting and requested additional information. We have not received any information regarding the Special Exception.
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Schindel to table the recommendation until we receive further information. In addition it would be advisable for someone to come to the meeting to provide the information needed for us to make a recommendation for the special exception. Motion carried.
New Business
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary
Franklin Township Planning Commission
In attendance:
J R Crushong, Dennis Robinson, William Cole, Bicky Redman, Pat Schindel, Chris Santay & Mary Lower
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Approval of November 2012 Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Schindel to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Guests:
Tom McGlaughlin – Final plan – US Rt. 30 near Seven Stars – Ag Zone
Subdivision of two lots (3 & 4) from an existing 30.459 +/- acre lot (Lot 1).
Denny read Adams County comments dated 11/27/12 and KPI Technology’s comments dated 11/20/12.
Issues were the following:
A recommendation to the Supervisor’s is needed regarding the two pan-handled lots.
Highway occupancy permits are needed. Should an erosion & sedimentation control schematic be shown on the plan.
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Santay to table the plan until the above issues are resolved. Motion carried.
Thomas McGlaughlin’s Pan-handle lot recommendation
MOTION by Redman, seconded by Chris to recommend that the Supervisors approve the pan-handle lots because we see no problem with having pan-handles on this particular plan. Motion carried.
Thomas McGlaughlin’s Sewage Module
Motion by Santay, seconded by Schindel to recommend approval of the module. Motion carried.
The Village of Laurel Run – Special Exception Application -Phase IIB – SDGI File 0931
They have purchased additional acreage and would like Special Exception approval for the expansion of the Continuing Care Retirement Community.
MOTION by Redman, seconded by to recommend approval of the Special Exception by the Zoning Hearing Board. Motion carried with Robinson abstaining.
Linda Goetz – Preliminary/Final plan – US Rt. 30
Subdivision of 10 +/- acre parcel into two lots. Lot 6A will host the existing building and Lot 6 will be conveyed to the adjoining lot owner. Lot 6 has 4.986 +/- acres and Lot 6A has 5.014 +/- acres.
Denny read Adams County’s comments and KPI Technology’s comments.
Issues were the following:
- An executed owner’s acknowledgment needs to be provided. Also, an executed owner’s acknowledgment for the person receiving the lot addition needs to be provided.
- It is recommended that a monument be set along a common lot line.
- The lot size of the parcel receiving the lot addition should be shown on the plan.
- The dimensions (bearings and distance) of the proposed lot line needs to be shown on the plan.
- The contours on the plan need to be labeled.
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Cole to recommend approval of the plan pending resolution of the issues listed above. Motion carried.
Linda Goetz – Request for Planning Waiver & Non-Building Declaration
MOTION by Schindel, seconded by Santay to approve the waiver. Motion carried.
New Business
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lower
Planning Commission Secretary